used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
baggage-wagons
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From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
completely unclothed
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
bivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
bloodlessadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdləs/
destitute of blood or apparently so
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading GUN-BOATS--DISASTER TO THE MOUND CITY.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
DISASTERnounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading GUN-BOATS--DISASTER TO THE MOUND CITY.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
GUN-BOATS
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From this reading GUN-BOATS--DISASTER TO THE MOUND CITY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
a small worthless amount
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
engage in
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
MOUNDnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading GUN-BOATS--DISASTER TO THE MOUND CITY.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
absolutely essential
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
oatsnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
picketedverbUS /ˈpɪkətɪd/
past form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUN-BOATS--DISASTER TO THE MOUND CITY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GUN-BOATS--DISASTER TO THE MOUND CITY.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading |On the night of the ninth, Harry and Jack had an adventure of a new sort, which happily turned out to be bloodless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The greater part of the baggage-wagons failed to come up until late in the evening, and it became necessary for the soldiers to bivouac without shelter, as the little town was not equal to their accommodation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then they took two or three bundles of the oats to lie upon and flattered themselves that they would make a comfortable bed, or one which would certainly be an improvement upon the bare ground.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Our young friends picketed their horses, having first cut a quantity of green oats from a field near by, with which they fed the faithful animals.
